China deploys missile in disputed South China Sea, says Taiwan

"First-hand intelligence confirms the existence of missile batteries in the region, which is hotly disputed by China and its neighbors," said a statement issued by the Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

"The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has learned of China's deployment of surface-to-air missiles on the Woody Island in the Paracel Islands. The Republic of China military is closely monitoring further development of the situation," the statement added, reported CNN.